Historic Battle Reenactments

Dramatic portrayals of historical battles, featuring soldiers in period uniforms, muskets firing, and reenactments of key military events from the past.

The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Battle of Maxen
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France, North-Central France, Nogent-sur-Seine, bicentenary of the French Campaign, Grognard soldiers around a wood fire
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Equestrian procession on Ascension Day
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USA, New England, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester, re-enactors of the Battle of Gloucester, August 8-9, 1775, battle convinced the Americans of the need of creating an American Navy to fight against the British.
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Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. Citadel, National Historic Site (Editorial Usage Only)
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Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. Citadel, National Historic Site. Reenactment of firing noon canon. (Editorial Usage Only)
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A US Marine displays the US Marine Corps Revolutionary War Uniform, as part of the Marine Corps 225th Birthday celebration held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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London, Ont., Canada. Re-enactors portray a battle as part of the war of 1812 is in Southwestern Ontario Canada. Over the course of the weekend, five ...
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Battle of Maxen
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12. Königlich Sächsisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 177, Flirting, 1913, Meißen, Infanterie Im Quartier, Germany
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Line of grenadiers of the Imperial Austrian army
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Historical reenactment of the Battle of Manassas, marking the beginning of the Civil War, Virginia
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Battle of Maxen
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3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Soldiers perform Twilight Tattoo for service member's friends and family, on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall, Va., April 27, 2022. This performance is the final rehearsal of the hour-long pageant to showcase the rich history of the U.S. Army.
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Colonel, War of the Austrian Succession
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Riflemen firing a gun salute during a folk festival in Muehldorf am Inn, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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Medieval cutting and stabbing weapons, medieval festival Spectaculum Magdeburgense, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe
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Everyday life in 1470 at Kriebstein Castle
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a French soldier 1914 1918, sitting on chair, reading letter
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Williamsburg, Virginia, for Colonial National Historical Park touring, discussions with National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and Colonial National Historical Park staff, and keynote address at the 2007 National Association of State Park Directors and National Park Service Leadership Council Conference
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Cannons are fired at the Medieval festival "Zeitreise", German for "Time Travel" at Veste Coburg castle, Coburg, Upper Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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British soldiers fighting against boer forces at the reenactment of the Battle of Talana. Dundee. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa
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Civil War Living Historians, from left, Jason Fisher of Cantrall, Ill., Shawn McLain of Decatur, Ill., Stan Buckles of Mount Pulaski, Ill., and Lisa McLain of Decatur, Ill., contemplate the losses their unit suffered during the Illinois State Military Museum's Christmas at the Front event on Dec. 10 in Springfield. The Illinois State Military Museum's mission is to preserve and exhibit the military heritage of the Illinois National Guard.
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Christians troops, Christian commemoration of the victory over the Turks in 1561. It Firó, Soller, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Spc. Kirk Peterson, a combat engineer on special duty with the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, and Sgt. Justin Robinson, a motor transport operator on special duty with the 4th Inf. Div. Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, pose with their horses, Spc. Beau and Staff Sgt. Link, April 22, 2022, at the Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, San Angelo, Texas. This year was both Peterson's and Robinson's first time participating in the Regional Cavalry Competition, so both competed in the level one category.
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Historical reenactment of the Battle of Manassas, marking the beginning of the Civil War, Virginia
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Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. Citadel, National Historic Site. Reenactment of military training. (Editorial Usage Only)
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Re-enactment of Revolutionary War Encampment demonstrates camp life of Continental Army as part of the 225th Anniversary of the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, 1781, ending the American Revolution with the defeat of the British Army and Lord Cornwallis surrendering to General Washington.
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Historical reenactment of the Battle of Manassas, marking the beginning of the Civil War, Virginia
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Historic reenactment at the John P. Cable Grist Mill in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, USA.
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Concord Minute Men Revolutionary Reenactors march through Concord to honor fallen soldiers of all American Wars, Memorial Day, 2011, Concord, MA
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride 32 RCMP cavalry in full dress red serge uniform on horseback holding lances with red and white pennons saluting with an eyes right led by commanding officer with sword drawn Mounties put on riding displays across Canada and around the world.Canada Alberta Lethbridge
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Soldier demonstrates musket firing at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Re-enactment of Revolutionary War Encampment demonstrates camp life of Continental Army as part of the 225th Anniversary of the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, 1781, ending the American Revolution with the defeat of the British Army and Lord Cornwallis surrendering to General Washington.
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Riflemen firing a gun salute during a folk festival in Muehldorf am Inn, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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British soldiers fighting against Zule warriors at the reenactment of the Battle of Talana. Dundee. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa
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Reenactment of a knight´s fight in the Tower of London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Casualty of war atBritish Military,Royal Nancy,American Military Encampment with reenactors with Pirates,Voyageurs and Royal Navy Gun Grew
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USA, WA, Whidbey Island. Memorial Day parade on Front St in Coupeville.
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USA, New England, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester, re-enactors of the Battle of Gloucester, August 8-9, 1775, battle convinced the Americans of the need of creating an American Navy to fight against the British.
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Königstein Fortress battle re-enactment
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1970s VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S PICNIC TWO TEAMS FIRE FIGHTERS BATTLE PUSH BARREL WATER HOSE CONTEST
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Vintage Photograph. Confederate soldier on horseback displaying the confederate flag in a historical reenactment.
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The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Replica of historic fortifications with people dressed up as the people of that time, Fort Massac at the Ohio River, Illinois, USA, North America
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Reenactment with medical instruments, Fort Loudoun, Tennessee, USA, North America
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Confederate soldier at Civil war reenactment near Boise, Idaho.
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Pirna the members of the association Der Retter playfully re-enact the invasion of the Swedes in the 30 Years' War
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The Coast Guard Pipe Band passes the reviewing stand during the Grand Parade at the Coast Guard Festival at Grand Haven, Mich., August 6, 2022. The parade is one of the highlights of the 10-day festival each year. U.S. Coast Guard photo by David Henderson.
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Re-enactors on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, ND. The Lewis and Clark Expedition used boats while navigating the Missouri River. The winter of 1804 was spent with the Mandan Indians who aided the Corps of Discovery with maps and food.
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French soldier at his post at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Historical reenactment of the Battle of Manassas, marking the beginning of the Civil War, Virginia
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Arquebusier, Historical reenactment
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Pirna the members of the association Der Retter playfully re-enact the invasion of the Swedes in the 30 Years' War
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German Black Powder shooters fire their weapons during the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria change of command ceremony at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 12, 2022. U.S. Army Col. Christopher R. Danbeck relinquished command to Col. Kevin A. Poole.
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120617-N-HN195-977BALTIMORE (June 16, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform War of 1812-era gun drills to guests in the vicinity of USS Constellation during the Star-Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Navy Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the "Star Spangled BannerÓ by Francis Scott Key.
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Pirna the members of the association Der Retter playfully re-enact the invasion of the Swedes in the 30 Years' War
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Ritterschar knights and Swedish horsemen in a demonstrative battle, Imperial City Festival Rothenburg 2011, historic Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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Small Boy at British Military,Royal Nancy,American Military Encampment with reenactors with Pirates,Voyageurs and Royal Navy Gun Grew
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Pirna the members of the association Der Retter playfully re-enact the invasion of the Swedes in the 30 Years' War
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Governors Island, New York, USA. World War One re-creation and history event. Women in period dress. (Editorial Use Only)